A V E L I N AI decided to go check his home office, he should definitely be there. I closed the door of his bedroom and walked to the office.I knocked twice and I heard a cold 'come in' from the other side. I opened the door and came face to face with him. He was seated on his chair, shirtless, his upper torso on full display.His strong biceps flexed as he typed away on the laptop. My eyes fell on his abs and my mouth went dry. He had the most chiseled six pack abs I had ever seen. The V-lines of his lower stomach were a sight to see and his skin was smooth and tan.I gulped. He had tattoos that covered his right arm, and I wondered what they meant.My eyes went back to his abs, and I had the sudden urge to trace every muscle and dip. I shook my head, not understanding where these thoughts were coming from.I wasn't supposed to think about him like that."Why are you staring at me like that?" He asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.I cleared my throat. "Here." I said, holding out

A V E L I N A"Shut the fuck up!" Benny shouted, and her eyes widened."Leave. Now." He told her, pointing at the door. She quickly grabbed her bag and left."Why didn't you tell me, Benny? Why didn't you tell me the truth?" I asked, a sob leaving my mouth."You would have left me. I know you, Lina. You wouldn't have forgiven me.""Because I fucking loved you, Benjamin! Because I was stupid enough to love a cheater and a liar.""I'm sorry, Avelina. Please, forgive me. Let me make this up to you. I'll change, baby.""You'll never change, Benny. This is who you are. A liar and a cheat. I can't believe I was with you for so long. I can't believe I didn't notice.""I'm sorry, baby." He whispered, walking towards me."Don't." I told him, stepping back. "Don't come near me.""Lina." He begged, his voice hoarse."Goodbye, Benny." I said, and attempted to leave. But before I could, Benny gripped my arm, and the next thing I knew, I was pinned to the wall.His body was pressed against mine, an

A V E L I N AWe were invited to dinner at Maggie’s house. It was a family dinner and I was finally going to meet the rest of Lorenzo’s family. I was nervous, and Maggie kept reassuring me that it would be alright. But, the thing was, I didn't know if they would be accepting of me.What if they hated me? What if they didn't like me?"They will love you, Avelina." She hadassured me while I was on a call with her. "Trust me. You are amazing. Anyone would love to have you."I had scoffed. "No, Maggie. People hate me. They always have. What makes you think they won't hate me this time too?""Because you are the kindest, sweetest, and most amazing woman." I knew she was only trying to make me feel better. I couldn't imagine been hated by the entire Salvatore family.A part of me was thankful that they didn't know my marriage to their brother was arranged, I would have faced worse treatment from them. "Thank you, Maggie.""You are welcome, hon. Now, get ready. You have less than an hour to

A V E L I N AThe first thing that caught my eye was the warm light peeking through the curtains.I yawned and stretched my arm to reach for Lorenzo, but he wasn't there.Wait.What?I looked around and found myself alone in the bed. My clothes were scattered on the floor, and the events of last night flooded into my mind.Shit. Shit. Shit.I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. I quickly showered and dressed, and then rushed out of the room.Lorenzo and I almost had sex.Oh my god.He ate me out like I was his favorite meal.Fuck.And it was the best experience of my life.Damn it, Avelina. You fucked up big time.I rushed into the dining room, hoping to catch Lorenzo before he left. I needed to talk to him, and I hoped he would listen to me.But, my hopes were crushed when I found Giovanni sitting at the table instead of Lorenzo."Giovanni? What are you doing here?" I asked, confused. "Good morning to you too, Avelina." He said, his eyes roaming down my body. I pulled my s

A V E L I N AAs soon as I was away from Lorenzo, I could breathe normally again.I hated how he affected me, how he had that sort of control over me.He was an egotistical pig.But, a hot egotistical pig.One who is very much attracted to you.Stop, stop, stop!Don't even go there, Avelina.I could not let my hormones win.I couldn't.I had to think rationally.And sleeping with him was not a rational thing.Even though, I was tempted, I knew I would regret it.I had a very low self-control and I knew that one night of sex wouldn't be enough for me.It was not the answer.But, the thought was tempting.The sex was bound to be mind-blowing.No!Just no.I was not going to do it.I was not going to have sex with him.But, then, I would be depriving myself from the best sex of my life. And it would not be cheating. We were married. And I would have a man. And then, it wouldn't be so bad.It wouldn't.I wouldn't have to suffer because I was deprived. No.He was the one who would have to